Ryan has enjoyed little success with Tallow, however he was part of the 2008 under-21(B) team who won the Western hurling title.

In 2007 Cois Bhride made it to the county under 18 hurling (B) final where it ended in a draw against St Marys, Ryan was said to be one of the most skillful hurlers playing that day contributing 7points.

[9] Tallow drew Ballygunner in the quarter-finals and beat them by 2 points, this time Thomas Ryan scored 0–6 (0–5 frees and 0–1 sideline).

[10] Tallow lost the semi-final to eventual winners and All Ireland runners-up De La Salle, while Thomas Ryan contributed 0–3 of his sides 2–3.

Thomas Ryan was unable to play his sides game against Ballyduff Lower due to injury, but nonetheless, Tallow were victorious.

[12] For the Round 3 game Tallow drew against Abbeyside with Ryan coming on late as a sub and scoring 2 points.

[14] In the last of the round games Tallow played Stradbally where Thomas Ryan put up another superb performance scoring 3–5, 1–0 from a penalty he earned himself and 0–3 from frees.

[19] It all ended disappointingly for Tallow however as they drew De La Salle where they lost by 2–15 with Ryan scoring 0–2 from frees.

He also played a crucial part in the National Hurling league, scoring a goal against Cork[27] and setting up one for teammate Dan Shanahan against Offaly.

[30] Thomas Ryan although not listed as a sub was part of the Waterford team who bet Cork in the 2010 Munster Final Replay.

[35] Thomas Ryan attended St Colmans School, Fermoy[36] and is now a student at University College Cork.

Ryan is also a painter of landscapes and has exhibited in events across the country, including the National Ploughing Championship held in Cardenton, County Kildare in 2009.